Industrial Distribution articles from March 2003

Industrial Distribution archives from March 2003

Attain the 5 Rs of inventory management. (Online Exclusive).
March 1, 2003... The primary goal of any distribution management system should be to get the right product to the right place, at the right time, at the right price, and at the right cost. Syed Kamal, CEO of Gillani, Inc., a provider of enterprise software for...

Guide to trademark infringement. (Cybersquatting).
March 1, 2003... Ronald Raby, president of AMCO Products Inc., a manufacturer of small hand tools and accessories, examines how U.S. trademark laws apply today both in the physical world and in cyberspace, where squatters register domain names. Raby provides a...

2003 Technology Directory. (Online Resource).
March 1, 2003... Click on the 2003 Technology Directory button from our homepage for a one-stop guide to 130 vendors of distribution and warehouse management software, electronic catalog resources, consultants and other special services. The online directory is...

Register online. (Subscriptions).
March 1, 2003... Would you like to start, renew or correct your free or print subscription to INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTION? The easiest way to do it is to go online to our Web site homepage, at www.inddist.com, and click on the subscription link near the top. You...

AC Technology. (Company News).(opens center in Toronto )(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... AC Technology, a manufacturer of variable frequency AC motor drives, opened a combined service center, evaluation and repair facility in Toronto, Ontario, to give Canadian customers faster evaluation and repair service.

Eaton Corp. (Company News).(closing or moving facilities)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Eaton Corp. will close or move several facilities to integrate the recently acquired Boston Weatherhead businesses into its fluid power segment. Eaton will: close its hose manufacturing plant in Norwood, N.C., by the end of the fourth quarter...

Jason, Inc. (Acquisitions & Mergers).(Astro Brushes S.L. and Cepillos Solvaces S.L. acquired)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Jason, Inc. acquired Astro Brushes S.L. and Cepillos Solvaces S.L., which will merge to form Osborn International S.L. under the auspices of the Jason Brush Group. Jason Brush Group includes Osborn International-North America, Osborn...

SKF acquired Twentieth Century Machine Co. (Acquisitions & Mergers).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... SKF acquired Twentieth Century Machine Co. (TCM), a U.S. manufacturer of ground ball screws

Richards Micro-Tool, Inc. (Acquisitions & Mergers).(acquired industrial tool business of Cutting Edge Technologies)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Plymouth, Mass.-based Richards Micro-Tool, Inc., a TriMas company, acquired the industrial tool business of Cutting Edge Technologies, Bridgewater Corners, Vt.

Distributor Ferguson Enterprises acquired Triangle Supply Co. (Acquisitions & Mergers).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Distributor Ferguson Enterprises acquired Triangle Supply Co., which operates in the Dallas area, for $3.4 million. Ferguson also acquired certain assets of the Corona, Calif., branch of York International Corp. for approximately $1.8 million.

Stone Construction Equipment. (Awards).(Sales & Marketing 2002 Access Award)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Stone Construction Equipment received the Sales & Marketing 2002 Access Award from Hughes Supply. The award honored Stone for achieving the greatest sales volume increase in 2002

Houston-based HISCO. (Awards).(named ESOP Company of the Year--Southwest Chapter)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Houston-based HISCO, a distributor of electrical/electronic and industrial OEM products, was named ESOP Company of the Year--Southwest Chapter by the ESOP Assn.

I.S.K. Industries. (Awards).(Sales Agency of the Year)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... I.S.K. Industries was named Sales Agency of the Year by the Kimberly Clark Professional Division. I.S.K. is a manufacturer's rep agency in Rolling Meadows, Ill.

Peel Industrial Supplies. (Awards).(named IDI Independent Distributors Inc. Member of the Year)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Peel Industrial Supplies of Brampton, Ontario, was named IDI Independent Distributors Inc. Member of the Year

Fuchs Machinery, Inc. (Awards).(Simonds Industries and L.S. Starrett recognized )(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Nebraska-based distributor Fuchs Machinery, Inc. recognized two suppliers for exceptional performance in 2002: Simonds Industries was honored for having the largest dollar increase in 2002 over 2001 and L.S. Starrett was recognized for the...

Around & about. (Update).(National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Make no mistake about it, the National Assn. of Wholesaler-Distributors has clout in Washington. A case in point: Attendees of the recent NAW Executive Summit were treated to a special White House briefing on the economy led by President George...

Web Resources. (Update).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Web site www.interlake.com Host Interlake Material Handling This site is designed to help distribution/warehouse, retail store and manufacturing customers find innovative storage and integrated material handling solutions. It...

The wrong prescription for health costs.(mandated health insurance for employers)(Editorial)
March 1, 2003... If you were to ask an employer to list his major concerns, undoubtedly health insurance would be one of the first items mentioned. Health insurance premiums aren't just rising: they're soaring. And there's no end in sight. In fact, some...

Giving voice to business issues: a pro-business climate in Washington could signal action on tax reform and a cure for rising healthcare costs this year. (News).
March 1, 2003... WASHINGTON -- With considerable support for business in Washington these days, it may be more important than ever for distributors to stand up and let their voices be heard. That was a key message at the recent Executive Summit of the National...

ISMA opens new doors in New Orleans. (News).(Industrial Supply Manufacturers Association conference)
March 1, 2003... NEW ORLEANS -- Under its new format, the ISMA/I.D.A. Spring Convention will be led by the Industrial Supply Manufacturers Assn., which produced the line-up for the meeting running this spring, May 17-19. For the first time, the convention...

University expands ID program. (News).(University of Houston, Texas: industrial distribution)
March 1, 2003... HOUSTON -- At a time when the economy is driving employment and sales of industrial goods down, it might seem odd that a university is hiring more professors and expanding its curriculum in industrial distribution. But that's not how professors...

DoAll expands sales network. (News).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... DES PLAINES, ILL. -- DoAll, a well-known company in the e metal bandsaw market, is expanding its distribution network. DoAll, which has traditionally marketed its sawing products through company-owned, branch locations is looking for a limited...

Manufacturing numbers rise steadily. (News).
March 1, 2003... TEMPE, ARIZ. -- "Slow but sure" best describes the long pullout of manufacturers from the bleak sales figures they posted during the last two years. According to the Institute for Supply Management, the manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index...

Strategic Distribution charts new course. (News).
March 1, 2003... BENSALEM, PA. -- Strategic Distribution, Inc., which began life during the e-commerce blitz four years ago, recently announced the resignation of CEO Ron Whitaker, a "turnaround executive" brought in by the board of directors in September,...

Product training tools available. (News).(from Industrial Distribution Association and "Industrial Distribution")(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... NEWTON, MASS. -- The Industrial Distribution Assn. and INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTION magazine produced a series of product training manuals for industrial distributors. Twelve manuals are available covering the following topics: saw blades, cutting...

Richard Clemence to lead Hyde Tools. (News).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... SOUTHBRIDGE, MASS. -- A fourth-generation member of the family that owns Hyde Mfg. Go. has taken over the reins at subsidiary Hyde Tools, Inc. Richard Clemence, a process engineer who joined Hyde in 1995, was named president in January....

EIA distributors join NetPlus Alliance. (News).(Equity Industrial Associates)
March 1, 2003... LOCKPORT, N.Y. -- Dick Noel, president of Equity Industrial Associates and Dan Judge, president of NetPlus Alliance, announced in late February that Equity's industrial supply members were merged into NetPlus Alliance. NetPlus Alliance,...

Distributors. (People).(MSC Industrial Direct Co.)(Kaman Industrial Technologies)(Strategic Distribution, Inc.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. promoted Charles A. Boehlke Jr., to executive vice president and chief financial officer...Kaman Industrial Technologies promoted Robert F. Goff to vice president of human resources and productivity, named Robert...

Manufacturers. (People).(PFERD, Inc.)(Waterloo Industries)(Wells Lamont Corp.)
March 1, 2003... PFERD, Inc. announced the retirement of president Frank Langs after 19 years, appointed Gene Huegin president of U.S. operations, and promoted James Moro to vice president of sales for its U.S. operations...G.L. Huyett promoted Chris Bell to...

Software/technology. (People).(RedPrairie Corp)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... RedPrairie Corp. appointed Ken Finkel strategic accounts group leader.

I.D.A. launches membership promotions. (Associations).(Industrial Distribution Assn.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... The Industrial Distribution Assn. kicked off a contest tied to its I.D.A. Rewards Member Recruitment Drive. For each distributor name referred for membership by April 1, 2003, participating distributors will be entered to win a free...

NFDA accepts scholarship applications. (Associations).(National Fastener Distributors Assn.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... The National Fastener Distributors Assn. announced the availability of applications for the Gilchrist Foundation Fastener Scholarships, awarded to full-and part-time students working or intending to work in the fastener industry and are now...

NAW sponsors management course. (Associations).(National Assn. of Wholesaler-Distributors)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... The National Assn. of Wholesaler-Distributors will sponsor its Wholesale Distribution Executive Management Course June 8-13, 2003, at Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio. Classes include Facing the Forces of Change[R], Future Scenarios for...

MHEDA presents Sales Boot Camps. (Associations).(Material Handling Equipment Distributors Assn.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... The Material Handling Equipment Distributors Assn. will host four sessions of Sales Boot Camp this year, in two experience levels. Level One is the beginner's session, March 20-22 and September 18-20, at Doubletree Guest Suites South,...

NFPA marks 50th anniversary. (Associations).(National Fluid Power Assn.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... The National Fluid Power Assn. marks 50 years as the representative group for manufacturers of fluid power products with a new logo and an interactive presentation at www.nfpa.com. The presentation, a timeline of milestones in fluid power,...

ISD launches learning program. (Associations).(Independent Sealing Distributors)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... The Independent Sealing Distributors begins a new program format for training, April 25-28, at the Sheraton Grand Hotel, Dallas/Ft. Worth Airport. ISD members requested several training topics in recent surveys. In conjunction with its...

NIFS sells out floor space. (Associations).(National Industrial Fastener Show)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... The National Industrial Fastener Show/East sold its original 200 floor display spaces and added 50 more at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. According to officials, new companies and those who had not displayed for several...

Calendar.(Calendar)
March 1, 2003... April 5-9 National Assn. of Hose & Accessories Distributors Annual Convention Orlando, Fla. (410) 263-1014 April 6-9 American Machine Tool Distributors Assn. Annual Meeting Carlsbad, Calif. (301)...

Slow but sure growth ahead. (Construction Outlook).(for Specialty Tools & Fasteners Distributors Assn. distributors)
March 1, 2003... In early 2002, sales were already down eight percent for Specialty Tools & Fasteners Distributors Assn. distributors, but by the end of the year they had experienced slow but steady increases every quarter. STAFDA's executive director...

Anti-Microbial. (Product Extra).
March 1, 2003... ANTI-MICROBIAL underlayment material is designed to resist mold, mildew and fungus under floors and subflooring; Astro-Barrier[R] XFP[TM] combines the properties of foam and a customizable film lip for vapor and moisture protection. Pactiv...

Poly Meta Forms. (Product Extra).
March 1, 2003... POLY META FORMS[TM] concrete-forming systems will not rot, splinter or rust; easy to set and strip, these low-maintenance units are for flatwork, curbs and gutters; quick connections and accurate form alignment. Metal Forms Corp. Enter no....

The Little Champ. (Product Extra).
March 1, 2003... THE LITTLE CHAMP[TM] concrete mixer features a 3 pc. breakaway pedestal; easy to assemble, disassemble and transport; mixer tilts to dump and holds 2 cu. ft. of material; lightweight and rugged. Stone Construction Equipment, Inc. Enter no....

Convert your data to dollars. (Technology Update).(Net Perceptions' Intelligence Manager)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... EDINA, MINN. -- Net Perceptions' Intelligence Manager works within customer service computers behind the scenes, finding cross-selling and up-selling opportunities automatically. As a service representative speaks with a customer, checking...

Wireless intercom units eliminate audio lines. (Technology Update).(Atkinson Dynamics)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... UNIVERSITY PARK, ILL. -- Atkinson Dynamics, an industrial communications company, offers a set of wireless communication devices that are reportedly easy to set up and move. Ideal for temporary locations, the heavy-duty, solid-state units can...

Summit tips worth the climb. (Technology Update).(Prophet 21's annual customers' summit)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... YARDLEY, PA. -- Distributors can learn how to turn their potential into performance at Prophet 21's annual customers' summit, April 3-6 in Orlando, Fla. Prophet 21. provides distributors with technology solutions that help them increase...

Apartment managers shop MRO online. (Technology Update).(ez-cross, Inc. wins award)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... MT. LAUREL, N.J. -- ez-cross, Inc., a B2B Web site that provides apartment communities with MRO product cross-references and price comparisons, won a 2002 BIZi Award for Internet Excellence. The BIZi Awards program honors the top New Jersey...

AutoCrib rolls out its Model C. (Technology Update).(RoboCrib carousel system)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... HUNTINGTON BEACH. CALIF. -- AutoCrib, Inc. released its latest version of the RoboCrib carousel system. The new Model "C" provides distributors and end users with improvements that make it more flexible and easier to use. The model...

Improve planning with your suppliers. (Technology Update).(J.D. Edwards & Co.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... DENVER -- New production and distribution planning software helps companies detect and resolve operational issues in real-time before they hurt the bottom line. J.D. Edwards & Co. added new supply chain event management capabilities for...

Motion Industries' parent picks fleet tools. (Technology Update).(Genuine Parts Co. selects A. MAZE software)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... ATLANTA -- Motion Industries' parent company, Genuine Parts Co., selected A. MAZE software to improve efficiency and fleet management among its NAPA distribution centers. The solution by GEOCOM optimizes routing and scheduling of fleet...

Meeting of the minds: fluid power, mechanical linear controls and high technology electronics merge to form a total product package.(includes related article)(Company Profile)(Cover Story)
March 1, 2003... In the 1960's, high technology and sophisticated computer programming were the stuff of NASA's space race and not much else. The information that can now be carried on a tiny silicon chip was stored on tape machines in huge, air-conditioned...

Forget 'good' or 'better'...be the best: Distributors face a future in which the only certainty is change. Why not choose to be the 'best'? (FPDA Annual Meeting).(Fluid Power Distributors Association, includes related article)
March 1, 2003... When the Fluid Power Distributors Assn. meets in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., this month, every seminar, speaker and workshop will attempt to arm distributors with tools for differentiation: How to become indispensable to your customers and...

A balanced approach: rightsizing your company can enhance its performance and profitability. (Survival Strategies).(includes related article)
March 1, 2003... It's a fact: For a business to be successful, income must be greater than expenses. The company must find the optimum size with respect to its market and prevailing economic conditions to efficiently service its customers. For most...

Recovering from disaster: every business owner needs a disaster recovery plan; these tips will help you get started. (Management).
March 1, 2003... You arrive at work one morning to find your building in flames. The fire department is doing its best to hose down the structure, but it's apparent nothing will be left. Your inventory, your equipment, your business records.... all gone. Your...

Valued partner: for Sandvik Coromant added-value is at the core of its business. (Productivity Improvement).
March 1, 2003... The Saturn Corp. is known for its efficiency and continuous improvement processes. When the Spring Hill, Tenn.-based automaker wanted to increase productivity and cutting tool life in its gear-turning operation it looked to cuffing tool...

Seeking the total package: their customers will expect more and more in the future, so distributors and manufacturers should be up on technology and ready for change. (Cutting Tools: Emerging Trends).
March 1, 2003... If there's a constant in the cutting tool industry, it's that change is always waiting right around the corner. From machine diagnostics that connect the shop floor directly to the manufacturer's technical support specialist, to tools developed...

The best of the best: WIN NA snaps up successful, independent fastener distributors, then lets them run their own show. (Fasteners: Distributor Profile).(Wurth Industry Network of North America, includes related article)
March 1, 2003... From its enormous plants to the gigantic recreational vehicles named "Vista," "Sightseer." and "Chieftain" that roll out of them, there's nothing small about Winnebago Industries or its buying needs, particularly when it comes to the fasteners...

Piece pricing is penny wise, pound foolish. (View Point).(fasteners industry)(Column)
March 1, 2003... The past decade has witnessed unprecedented advances in manufacturing systems and processes, but the North American fastener industry actually regressed during this period. Our industry's heritage -- original thinking, commitment to research...

Training is a top priority. (Fluid Power: Product Focus).
March 1, 2003... The Fluid Power Distributors Assn., The Fluid Power Society and the National Fluid Power Assn. share many common goals. One is to recruit and train individuals for sales and engineering careers in the industry. According to FPDA executive...

What sets you apart? Instead of price, focus on the service attributes that make your company different. (Strictly for Sales).
March 1, 2003... I had an interesting question the other day in a seminar: "Tom, what should I do to compete when my price is the same as the rest of the competition?" I pressed further: "What do you mean the prices are the same?" The seminar attendee...

The times, they are a-changin': how can manufacturers survive the changing landscape without changing their values? (Manufacturer's View).(Column)
March 1, 2003... The great Bob Dylan once wrote "the times, they are a-changin'," and it's never been more profound. The United States economy is in the midst of a full-scale economic recession. Industrial manufacturing in the United States has been severely...

Re-examining cyber security: experts now say Cyberterror is less of a threat than they once feared. (Systems & Software Technology).
March 1, 2003... The fear of "Cyberterrorism" in the U.S. has been fueled by warnings from numerous law enforcement agencies that terrorists sitting at computer terminals half a world away can easily wreak havoc with the nation's infrastructure and threaten the...

Cut-Off saw and cart can make precise horizontal and vertical cuts in concrete. (Products for Profit).
March 1, 2003... Cut-Off saw and cart can make precise horizontal and vertical cuts in concrete; when equipped with the proper blades, the saw can cut materials including concrete and steel; high-power combined with light weight increases productivity and also...

Straight-through deluge and flow control valves in 4-in., 6-in, and 8-in, nominal sizes. (Products for Profit).
March 1, 2003... Straight-through deluge and flow control valves in 4-in., 6-in, and 8-in, nominal sizes; featuring grooved inlets and outlets, the new valves are compatible with Viking's EZ or Conventional trim and can be installed vertically or horizontally;...

Extra-compact, automated wash-water recycling system. (Products for Profit).
March 1, 2003... Extra-compact, automated wash-water recycling system; ideal for conserving water and protecting property against liability and fines; using the exclusive Automated Maintenance Control (AMC) system, the CLP5024 automatically backwashes filters,...

Compact, self-contained UV analyzer for use in conveyorized UV curing systems. (Products for Profit).
March 1, 2003... Compact, self-contained UV analyzer for use in conveyorized UV curing systems; can perform dosage measurements and provide system diagnostics simultaneously to prevent downtime on a real-time basis; the IL393UV Uniformity View is a...

Inaugural line of hearing protection includes disposable and reusable earplugs and earmuffs. (Hot Lines).
March 1, 2003... Inaugural line of hearing protection includes disposable and reusable earplugs and earmuffs; disposable earplugs feature the Z-Series -- Soft Plugz[TM] and GloPlugz[TM]; reusable earplugs produced under the Twisters[TM] brand; and the Sound...

Complete selection of high flow plastic filters offers a wide choice of materials. (Hot Lines).
March 1, 2003... Complete selection of high flow plastic filters offers a wide choice of materials, micron sizes and end fittings to meet specific design engineering requirements; housings offered in nylon, acetal and acrylic; filter cartridges available in...

Z-Stainless flap discs designed for light-pressure applications. (Hot Lines).
March 1, 2003... Z-Stainless flap discs designed for light-pressure applications, especially on stainless steel and other heat-sensitive alloys; feature a high zirconia alumina concentration with a premium aluminum oxide blend; mix provides sharper cutting...

Preprogrammed ASIC sensor technology will replace the more costly IC technology. (Hot Lines).
March 1, 2003... Preprogrammed ASIC sensor technology will replace the more costly IC technology commonly used in many inductive sensor products; first sensors to offer the streamlined ASIC technology are the 6, 5, 8, and 12 mm diameter inductive proximity...

RHINO Steel Stamps. (Products for Profit).
March 1, 2003... RHINO [TM] Steel Stamps designed to deliver the highest quality legibility and definition; offer superior durability for clear impressions; where ordinary steel stamps begin to flatten out, losing their definition, the edges on RHINO stamps are...

Hydraulically controlled. (Products for Profit).
March 1, 2003... Hydraulically controlled face-and-center machine combines cutting tools to either face-and-center or face-and-chamfer, providing a low-cost and efficient solution for machining the ends of a variety of parts and materials; efficient hydraulic...

Klein Kleaners. (Products for Profit).
March 1, 2003... Klein Kleaners[TM] hand towels in convenient re-sealable foil packets; packaged in a 10-pack; lightweight and easy to carry in a pocket or tool case to the job site; towels combine an abrasive, synthetic towel with a powerful liquid cleaner in...

Series of 3 Mini-Bear Saws. (Products for Profit).
March 1, 2003... Series of 3 Mini-Bear Saws[R] provides specific designs for tree pruning, PVC cutting and woodworking; each pull saw features a triple-edged, super-thin, 7-inch blade with a color-coded handle; the thinner blade allows faster, more accurate...

ONS-0175 three "D". (Products for Profit).
March 1, 2003... ONS-0175 three "D" Sighter/Magnifier utilizes the binocular principle to magnify viewed objects; objects may be seen clearly magnified in 3 dimensions; the sighter is designed to be worn on the head and leaves both hands free to manipulate the...

Aquamat condensate management system. (Products for Profit).
March 1, 2003... Aquamat condensate management system, with 4-stage separation system, automatically and reliably separates oil from condensate; virtually eliminates the need for expensive disposal by outside contractors; models available in 6 sizes, featuring...

Ergonomic scissor especially designed for cutting Kevlar[R] fiber insulation. (Products for Profit).
March 1, 2003... Ergonomic scissor especially designed for cutting Kevlar[R] fiber insulation; ideal for assembly operations requiring repetitive cutting; model 9180 Kevlar[R] Shear features 1 serrated blade edge, which acts to prevent the fibers from sliding...

VS4 Series. (Products for Profit).
March 1, 2003... VS4 Series opposed-mode self-contained miniature sensors designed for precision sensing in tight confines; horizontal mounting capability and extremely small size makes it ideal for applications previously only accessible by remote or fiber...

Solid State flasher (Series ETN) is a low-cost. (Products for Profit).
March 1, 2003... Solid State flasher (Series ETN) is a low-cost, totally solid-state AC flasher operating at 1 amp resistive; flash rate is factory set at 75 flashes per minute; for custom rates of between 45 and 150, consult the factory. ATC-Diversified...

3-position ear muffs. (Products for Profit).
March 1, 2003... 3-position ear muffs are ideal for noisy work environments or exposure to gunfire; feature a 360-deg. rotating headband that can be worn over or behind the head, or under the chin; can be used for applications up to 100 dBA TWA. 3M OH&ESD ...

Custom lamp assemblies. (Products for Profit).
March 1, 2003... Custom lamp assemblies can incorporate different technologies and be designed to meet specific customer application or packaging requirements; can be manufactured from vacuum or gas-filled line filament lamps, lens-end lamps, quartz halogen...

Line of heavy-duty storage cabinets for use in the shop. (Product News).
March 1, 2003... Line of heavy-duty storage cabinets for use in the shop; made of heavy 12-gauge steel with 14-gauge adjustable steel shelves, and 7-gauge steel legs to handle the demands of storing heavy tools and materials; available in widths of 36,48 or 60...

Steel and stainless steel. (Products for Profit).
March 1, 2003... Steel and stainless steel indexing mechanisms designed to replace and simplify complicated indexing and safety mechanisms; steel version has a black oxide finish, knurled mechanism and is also offered-with a black phenolic plastic handle for...

Wireless 2-way communication. (Products for Profit).
March 1, 2003... Wireless 2-way communication and hearing protection line features a built-in, 2-way radio, which transmits and receives up to 2 miles clearly; 14 channels provide your choice of operation with numerous groups or individuals. American Allsafe...

Air-powered pipe milling. (Products for Profit).
March 1, 2003... Air-powered pipe milling end prep tool rigidly mounts inside the pipe I.D. and has dual opposed tapered roller bearings to assure smooth operation; features oversized clamp ribs that fit into the pipe I.D. and have 6 contact points to spread...